Detailed comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati 959 Panigale. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 1250 GS is ₹ 20,55,000 and Ducati 959 Panigale is ₹ 14,96,696. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours and Ducati 959 Panigale is available in 2 colours. Compare BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati 959 Panigale based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between R 1250 GS and 959 Panigale.
| BMW R 1250 GS 4.8 out of 5 | Ducati 959 Panigale 4.8 out of 5 | - | - | |
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BMW R 1250 GS vs Ducati 959 Panigale Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1254 cc | 955 cc | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 18 kmpl | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 249 kg | 200 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7,750 rpm | 145.3 bhp @ 10,500 rpm | - | - |
| Max Torque | 143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm | 102 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-IV | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1254 cc | 955 cc | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Bore | 102.5 mm | 100 mm | - | - |
| Stroke | 76 mm | 60.8 mm | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 : 1 | 12.5:1 | - | - |
| Ignition | Digital | N/A | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | N/A | - | - |
| Cooling System | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Shaft Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | N/A | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function | Wet Multiplate | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 litres | 17 litres | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4 litres | N/A | - | - |
| Riding Range | 630 Km | N/A | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | 21 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 18 kmpl | - | - |
| Top Speed | 200 Kmph | N/A | - | - |
| Pass Light | N/A | Yes | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 305 mm | 320 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 276 mm | 245 mm | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers | Front- 4 Piston, Rear-2 Piston Calliper | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 ZR17 | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 170/60 - R17 | N/A | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut | Fully adjustable Showa BPF forks. 43 mm chromed inner tu | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum double-sided | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 249 kg | 200 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,270 mm | 2,056 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 980 mm | 810 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm | 1,115 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,504 mm | 1,431 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 890 mm | 830 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Monocoque Aluminium | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 3 Year | N/A | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | Unlimited Kilometers | N/A | - | - |
Features |
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| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | Yes | No | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | Yes | No | - | - |
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - |
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | No | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | No | 2 | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Battery | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free | N/A | - | - |
| Headlight Type | LED Head Lamp | LED Head Lamp | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp | LED Tail Lamp | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Additional features | 3 riding modes (ECO, Rain and Road) | N/A | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Light White Non-Metallic
Style Triple Black
Style Rallye
Striking Black And Yellow
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Ducati Red
Star White Silk
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Q: Which bike is better, BMW R 1250 GS or Ducati 959 Panigale?
A: According to our expert rating, BMW R 1250 GS has a score of 4.8/5 whereas Ducati 959 Panigale scored 4.8/5.
Q: Among BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati 959 Panigale, which bike is cheaper?
A: Ducati 959 Panigale is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS . Ducati 959 Panigale has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 14,96,696 while the ex-showroom price of BMW R 1250 GS is ₹ 20,55,000.
Q: Apart from BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati 959 Panigale, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from BMW R 1250 GS and Ducati 959 Panigale the other similar alternatives are Ducati 959 Panigale, Ducati Multistrada V2, Yamaha MT 09 and BMW F 900R.
